TEDxSreyas Institute

Speakers

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• Alina Surana

  Alina Surana is a young changemaker who believes kindness, courage, and small actions can create a lasting impact. A passionate athlete who is pursuing gymnastics, horse riding, swimming and basketball, she embraces discipline both on and off the field. At the tender age of 8, and inspired by the first lady prime minister and our current PM Sri Narendra Modi Ji, shes driven by the idea of serving the nation and making a meaningful difference by becoming the Prime Minister of India to help build a kinder, more sustainable, and inclusive future.

• Ashrita Vemuganti

  Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri is an Indian actress and accomplished classical dancer known for her work in Telugu cinema. A trained Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi performer, she has earned recognition for seamlessly blending traditional artistry with contemporary acting. Ashrita has appeared in acclaimed films such as Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Yatra, Yatra 2, Krack, Dear Comrade, and Animal, portraying memorable supporting roles. Beyond films, she has also featured in web series and stage performances, earning appreciation for her graceful screen presence and expressive performances. With a strong foundation in Indian classical dance and a growing body of work in film and television, Ashrita continues to be a respected and versatile artist in the Telugu entertainment industry.

• Dr. Anil Kumar Batchu

  Dr. Anil Kumar Batchu is a Hyderabad-based entrepreneur, Certified Financial Planner, and financial educator with a unique background that combines scientific research, business strategy, and personal finance. He earned his Ph.D. from the Max-Planck Institute in Germany and has worked as a scientist and research fellow at UBC Vancouver, CCMB, and IIRR Hyderabad. He is the Founder of Goodfunds, serves as Support Director Consultant in BNI Hyderabad, and is widely known for his work in wealth creation, financial planning, and Telugu financial media.

• George Varghese

  George is an entrepreneur and global executive who has built, scaled, and exited multiple IT companies across several countries. With leadership stints at Infosys, PwC, Sutherland, and Intelliswift spanning Japan, Australia, the Middle East, India and the US, he has spent over three and a half decades turning bold strategy into disciplined execution. Today, as Managing Partner at dotSolved, George leads Agentic AI and next-generation enterprise initiatives helping organizations move beyond automation toward AI-powered decision systems and human AI collaboration models. He believes the next era of competitive advantage belongs to enterprises that pair technology depth with human judgment and entrepreneurial courage.

• Hrishikesh Vinod

  Hrishikesh Vinod is a Co-Founder and Head of Digital at Kreate (Kreative Clan Private Limited), a creative, marketing & IT solutions company with offices in Kannur, Kerala, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Dubai, serving global brands across 20+ countries. Hrishi has led marketing and digital work for some of the world’s most significant events, including the world’s biggest AI event, delivering creative campaigns, digital solutions, and end-to-end marketing for large-scale corporate and B2B exhibitions across global markets. Known for building teams that are both high-performing and deeply human, he leads with a work culture rooted in trust, ownership, and creative freedom — believing that the quality of a team’s environment directly shapes the quality of their work.

• Jainam Dhiraj Jain

  Jainam Dhiraj Jain is a 14-year-old entrepreneur, author and innovator based in Dubai. He is the co-founder of 1XL and the founder of Mengo, an AI-powered platform built to help small businesses turn ideas into execution. At 12, he and his sister Jivika conducted 120 events across India in 50 days, reaching over 50,000 people. He completed his IGCSE Grade 10 board exams at 13, holds five patent filings, three granted and two pending and has built a YouTube community of over 150,000 subscribers through JJFuntime. His work spans content creation, AI product development and youth entrepreneurship. He believes that tomorrow is not something that arrives it is something you build, one decision at a time.

• Jake Jeakings

  Jake Jeakings is a YouTuber who runs a vlogging channel, ‘Jeakings Vlogs’, where he shares cricket-related and fan reaction content, often attending matches and posting videos that capture fan moments and his reactions to big games. An Australian fan travels around the world and attends major cricket tournaments and series, creating viral videos of fan reactions and celebrations. He is just 22 years old and has completed his Bachelor of Business degree from Murdoch University in 2025, balancing his studies with his international travel.

• Madhu Kiran Guntur

  Madhu Kiran Guntur is an Indian content creator, educator, and data science professional known for producing practical content on productivity, career growth, technology, and personal development. With an academic background in Data Science, he simplifies complex concepts into actionable insights for students and young professionals through engaging short-form videos and educational content. His work focuses on helping people improve their learning, time management, communication, and career readiness. By combining technical expertise with relatable storytelling, Madhu Kiran has built a growing online community that values his clear, practical, and impactful approach to self-improvement and professional growth.

• Mamata Dhiraj Jain

  Mamata Dhiraj Jain is an entrepreneur, real estate developer, author and philanthropist based in Dubai. She is the Founder and Managing Director of 1XL, with a PhD in FDI and Property Market Evolution and five awarded patents in real estate technology and innovation. She has authored more than ten books on real estate, wealth creation, and leadership, and has received eight international awards including the NewsX Shakti Award and the Economic Times Indo Global Leaders recognition. As co-founder of the Jainam Jivika Foundation, she leads the Life Saver Army, a blood donor network that has helped facilitate close to a thousand life-saving donations, alongside daily meal programmes, tree plantation drives, and community welfare initiatives. During the 2026 Iran-UAE conflict, she and her family opened their Ajman farmhouse to over 360 stranded travellers, a gesture that drew recognition from global media and public figures including Anand Mahindra.

• Manasi Bhatt

  I’m Ar. Manasi Bhatt, and I’ve been working as an Architect and Interior Designer independently since 2009. I graduated from Late Bhausaheb Hiray College, Bandra, where I was also a University Ranker in my final year. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across PAN India, specializing in high-end residential interiors, hospitality spaces, hotels, and show flats. My work has also been featured multiple times in Architects Diary, along with receiving recognition and awards within the design industry, which has been incredibly encouraging and motivating throughout my journey. Apart from my architectural practice, I also run my own furniture brand, Turquoise Furniture's, where we specialize in custom-made high-end furniture. The idea behind starting the brand was simple, to create furniture that not only looks beautiful but is also thoughtfully designed, well-crafted, and made to last.

• Mouneesha Chowdary

  Mouneesha Penubothu is an Indian-American content creator, host, model, and entrepreneur. With over eight years of modeling experience, she has walked New York and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks and collaborated with leading international brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Today, she is a full-time content creator, sharing lifestyle, entertainment, and culture-focused content with a global audience. Through authentic storytelling and digital media, she has become a trusted voice within the South Asian community, connecting with hundreds of thousands of followers across the world.

• Narasimha Rao Madisetty

  Madisetty Narasimha Rao is an Indian entrepreneur, educator, and business leader with a strong background in mathematics education and academic training. After more than 25 years as a mathematics teacher and IIT Foundation trainer across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he transitioned into entrepreneurship by founding Schoolpapers.in, an educational platform that provides high-quality academic resources for students, teachers, and schools. Through his work, he has focused on improving access to effective learning materials and supporting academic excellence. Known for combining decades of teaching experience with innovation in education, Madisetty Narasimha Rao continues to contribute to the growth of India's education ecosystem through technology-driven learning solutions.

• Ramesh Babu Vishwanathula

  Ramesh Babu Vishwanathula is a Senior Practising Advocate in the High Court of Telangana & Supreme Court of India, also Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales (United Kingdom), Arbitrator-Judge to the World Intellectual Property Organisation, Geneva, Wills & Probate Practitioner before DIFC Courts at Dubai and a National & International Law Expertise Speaker. His academic qualifications include a Science graduation, a Law graduation from Osmania University, and a further Masters Degree in Law (IP & Tech Laws) & Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE) from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom. He also holds a Certificate Course in Leadership training from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India, Certified as Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA) from Business Development Academy, USA and a Registered Patent Attorney, Govt. of India (IP INDIA).

• Roll Rida

  Roll Rida (Rahul Kumar Velpula) is an Indian rapper, songwriter, lyricist, and actor from Telangana, best known for pioneering Telugu hip-hop. Blending Telugu, Hyderabadi, and Deccani slang with modern rap, he gained widespread recognition through viral tracks like Patang, Kattif, Arupu, and Dilkush. His success on YouTube led to opportunities in the Telugu film industry, where he has collaborated with leading music directors and contributed to numerous hit soundtracks. Roll Rida also appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2, further expanding his popularity. With his energetic performances and authentic storytelling, he remains one of the most influential voices in contemporary Telugu rap.

• Sasi Kumar Kolla

  Sasi Kumar Kolla is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant and researcher whose work sits at a compelling crossroads between enterprise systems excellence and the future of AI-driven healthcare. Currently at Lorhan Corporation, he brings deep expertise in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and financial systems transformation, helping organizations unlock operational efficiency at scale.

• T Irfan Khan

  Dr. T. Irfan Khan is the Founder and Chairman of EBG Group, a multi-sector ecosystem built on the philosophy of People, Planet and Progress. His journey began in wellness and the Himalayas, where he developed a deep understanding of human wellbeing, nature, and responsibility. Over the years, he has built disruptive ventures across electric mobility, longevity, food, hospitality, real estate, rehabilitation, franchising and sustainable living. Through EBG Group, he works to create practical alternatives that make healthier, cleaner and more conscious choices accessible at scale. His work is driven by one belief: prosperity must leave the world better for everyone.

• Tarun Vakkalagadda

  Tarun Vakkalagadda builds the AI systems that are quietly reinventing how the world manages money, detects fraud, assesses risk, and makes financial decisions.

• Yusuf Poonawala

  Yusuf Poonawala is an Amazon Bestselling Author, and recipient of the Viksit Bharat Award, New Delhi — one of India's most coveted leadership honours. The creator of the acclaimed The Balanced Leader duology — two Amazon bestselling books that have redefined how India's entrepreneurs think, lead, and live — Yusuf built an entire universe around one radical belief: that balance is not a luxury, it's a leadership strategy. His debut fiction The Spanish Table, commissioned by the Tourism Authority of Spain, India, is an Amazon bestseller that proved his storytelling transcends borders, genres, and every expectation placed upon him. As the founder of Lux Voyages by Yusuf, Mumbai's award-winning boutique luxury travel agency, he has reimagined travel as transformation curating journeys that don't just take you places, they permanently change the lens through which you see the world.